Fraud in Connection with Access Devices (18 USC 1029)
Fraud and related activity in connection with access devices is the focus of Title 18 of the U.S. Code Section 1029. It prohibits the theft of, the use of, and trafficking in access devices. Generally, an access device is a code or some other means of account access that can be used to obtain services or some other item of value. For example, a password allows someone to obtain computer time or information.